On the evening of that first day of the week, Lord,
on that first Easter,
you came to your friends who were huddled in fear,
gathered in dread behind closed doors
your friends who had fled and abandoned you
on that first Easter,
you came to your friends who were huddled in fear,
gathered in dread behind closed doors
your friends who had fled and abandoned you
and yet your first word to them was - Peace!
These are times when I need your peace, Lord,
when worry and fear
when worry and fear
threaten to close the door of my heart
to the peace and joy of Easter day;
when worry and fear
are reaching to rob me
of what my faith assures me;
of what my faith assures me;
when worry and fear weary my hope
and leave me awake and restless...
and leave me awake and restless...
I need your peace tonight
to calm my troubled thoughts,
to strengthen my trust and hope in you,
to assure me one more time, Lord,
that all shall be well, that all shall be well,
that in you and your peace
all manner of things shall be well...
I pray for the gift of your peace, Lord,
your abiding presence, deep in my soul;
your abiding presence, deep in my soul;
and I pray for the gift of deep sleep
to refresh me to face tomorrow;
to refresh me to face tomorrow;
I pray for the blessing of rest and refreshment
that comes to those who open their hearts
to your mercy, your grace and your love...
Protect me, Lord, while I'm awake
and watch over me while I sleep
that awake, I might keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace...
Amen.
Deep Peace by John Rutter
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